Ignimbrite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Turbidite

The general Ignimbrite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Turbidite

The history of Ignimbrite and Turbidite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Ignimbrite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Ignimbrite and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Ignimbrite and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Ignimbrite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Ignimbrite is New Zealand whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Ignimbrite and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Ignimbrite is Patrick Marshall and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Turbidite

Along with Ignimbrite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Ignimbrite and Turbidite. Etymology of Ignimbrite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ignimbrite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Ignimbrite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite while that of Turbidite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ignimbrite and Turbidite are listed below.

For Ignimbrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock